Ecopia EP500 for BMW i3 (I01)

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Ecopia tire and turbine styling 19″ rim

Specifically developed for the BMW i3, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP500 is the first tire to feature ologic technology: a tire with a large diameter and narrow tread pattern.

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Ologic (Large and Narrow)
When increasing diameter while aiming to keep same load index, tire width can be reduced.
Large tire diameter and high inflation pressureNarrow tread width
Rolling resistance
​The higher inflation pressure leads to higher belt tension, which might worsen the comfort.
Aerodynamic resistance
​Pass by noise

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